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lance38dt
 Post subject: Windshield
PostPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:12 am 
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A good point don`t get gas on the wind shield it will cause crazing if it is not removed in short order.

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Hagle347
 Post subject: Re: Windshield
PostPosted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:25 pm 
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Hi Guys, I'm in the middle of installing the new windshield in 66WT. The protective plastic has been on the plexi for a while and it reluctant to come off. I got a report that Prep-Sol may help get the plastic off without damaging the Windsheild. Anyone have any experience, I'm ready to hear how other's might have handled this before I use a product that makes a mess of the nice new windshield.

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N89BJ
 Post subject: Re: Windshield
PostPosted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:01 pm 
Hagle347 wrote:
Hi Guys, I'm in the middle of installing the new windshield in 66WT. The protective plastic has been on the plexi for a while and it reluctant to come off. I got a report that Prep-Sol may help get the plastic off without damaging the Windsheild. Anyone have any experience, I'm ready to hear how other's might have handled this before I use a product that makes a mess of the nice new windshield.

Thanks, T



Never had that problem, but might consider a hair dryer for starters.


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Ryan Allen
 Post subject: Re: Windshield
PostPosted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:03 pm 
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I was thinking the same thing.


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Rich Brazell
 Post subject: Re: Windshield
PostPosted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:08 pm 
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I am sure you are going to have some surplus windshield material with the protective cover on it . I would try "testing" on that part before you go full bore one the main windshield . I would stay away from the "hair dryer" as you could overheat the glass and fuse the protective covering to the glass , not to mention bugger up the glass its self . :o I would call Airplane Plastics to see if they have a solution to get the film off . If they don't have a solution I would try water based "Goof Off " to try and soften the film . Denatured Alcohol might be another solution ? Test it on a scrap piece . ;) Your results may vary ? :P

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thorpdrvr
 Post subject: Re: Windshield
PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 12:20 am 
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Here is an interesting site regarding chemicals and plexiglass.

http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/Plasti ... ss-Acrylic

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Rich Brazell
 Post subject: Re: Windshield
PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:16 pm 
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Rid Out Plastics is about 30 minutes from my house . They have every glue and plastics you can imagine ! ;)

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Hagle347
 Post subject: Re: Windshield
PostPosted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:10 pm 
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Thanks to Bernie for the link to the Eplastics site. As you can see from the photo, the windshield is all clear. All that's left to do (with the windshield) is finish the trim strips and get them installed.


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Rich Brazell
 Post subject: Re: Windshield
PostPosted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:59 pm 
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What did you use to remove the film ? ???

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copterplt
 Post subject: Re: Windshield
PostPosted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:35 am 
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I just made myself a windshield this year or had one made after I made the mold. Not a big deal on the mold, got some press board for the sides and some smooth maconite for the working surface,24"x65" and of course the curve of the windshield. Had a plastics place cut/bend it here in Tacoma for $150.00, that included the plastic. Trimed it up with a die grinder,sanded-polished edges and made larger holes so it would float with a stepdrill. Looks good lasts a long time. Paul


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